I wanted to swim the Channel when I turned 50, realistically I knew it was way beyond me. Fast forward 12 years - I have been sea swimming regularly for the last few years (yes, through the winter too) in doing so have made some amazing friends, and together as a Relay Team we can do this.

As we inspire each other to step out of our confort zone, we hope to inspire others to reach beyond expectaion regardless of age, shape and size.

We are training hard land, sea and pool so we are ready for our our crossing window which is booked for w/c 6th August 2026.

Drowning is a silent epidemic that claims an estimated 360,000 lives every year, many of them children.

Drowning is the 3rd leading cause of unintentional injury death worldwide. These are wasted lives and preventable deaths. SwimTayka's mission is to give disadvantaged communities around the world access to swimming teachers who can not only provide the life skills of swimming but create a legacy for today's children, who will grow up to teach the next generation.

Ever since our very first project took place in Huanchaco, Peru, we have received great feedback from volunteers and the locals who are involved in the projects. Each aspect of our programmes has proven valuable to the volunteers and local children. A past volunteer of our Peru project stated:

"In the three weeks, I spent with Bryan, Quique and the children, I saw huge improvements in confidence and ability. I am sure with the extra time, and funding Bryan and they have, the results will be remarkable!"